Zara’s New Eid Dress
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"After the prayer, Zara met up with her friends. She could not wait
to show them her new Eid dress! It was bright and pink. It was fancy
and fluffy with flowers, but most importantly, it was uniquely
Zara's!"
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About the Book
Zara loves all the festivities of Ramadan and Eid. She enjoys visiting with her friends at the mosque and sampling delicious foods from around the world. But one of her favorite things is shopping for her Eid dress.
In past years, she wore similar outfits as her friends from different ethnic backgrounds. This year, she wants something uniquely her own. Zara envisions a dress that represents her heritage and her style, a reflection of her culture as an African American Muslim.
This picture book for children shares the story of Zara as she seeks the perfect dress for Eid, while offering insight into her Muslim culture.
About the Author
Nafisah Abdul-Rahim has been a teacher for thirteen years. She draws her inspiration from her family and her experiences growing up as an African American Muslim. Abdul-Rahim is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her husband and four children.